Figaro escaped an abusive home and will get a new life thanks to the compassion and bravery of a child also living in that abusive home. The child rescued the injured cat and raced to a neighbor ‘s house for help.Read more

Joplin Humane Society’s successful cat and dog sponsorship program, begun in response to the extended aftermath for homeless pets following the May 22, 2011 tornado, is featured in a new NBC News report.Read more

Cat lovers took note when Loews Orlando hotels quietly announced this week that they’d follow through on their unpopular plan to remove formerly welcome feral cats from their property. Now rescuers are working with animal control to save the cats’ lives.

Pennsylvania appears to be on its way to banning the use of gas chambers on cats and dogs in shelters. After 48-0 passage by the Senate, attention turns to the House, where the bill is said to have strong support.